Maydelle
A feminine name derived from May, meaning "the month of May".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Maydelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maydelle today is around 103 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maydelle births was 1918 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maydelle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Maydelle is about 103 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Maydelles were born before 1933.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maydelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1918
9 babies that year
Average age
103
years old
1930 SSA rank
#3,921
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Maydelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maydelle from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Maydelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maydelle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maydelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maydelle
The name Maydelle is a feminine given name that originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It is believed to be a blend of the names May and Belle, derived from the French word "belle" meaning beautiful. The name has roots in English and French languages.
Maydelle became popular in the Southern states of the United States, particularly in Texas and Louisiana, during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was a name often given to girls born in the springtime, as the month of May symbolizes renewal and beauty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maydelle was in 1879, when Maydelle Cobb was born in Texas. Maydelle Cobb went on to become a prominent educator and schoolteacher in the early 20th century.
Another notable figure named Maydelle was Maydelle Fason, an American artist born in 1909 in Louisiana. She was known for her vibrant and colorful paintings that captured the essence of Southern life and culture.
In 1914, Maydelle Winfield was born in Texas. She later became a successful businesswoman and philanthropist, establishing several charitable foundations and supporting various causes throughout her life.
Maydelle Exon, born in 1920 in Oklahoma, was a pioneering aviator and one of the first women to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. She played a crucial role in the training of male pilots and the delivery of military aircraft.
Maydelle Trammel, born in 1925 in Arkansas, was a renowned writer and poet. Her works often explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience. She received numerous literary awards and accolades throughout her career.
While the name Maydelle was most popular in the early to mid-20th century, it has since become less common. However, it remains a unique and beautiful name with a rich history rooted in the Southern states of the United States.
People
Maydelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maydelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maydelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maydelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maydelle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Maydelle a common name?
We classify Maydelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maydelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Maydelle was 1918, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maydelle is about 103 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maydelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maydelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maydelle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maydelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maydelle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maydelle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Maydelle?
Want to know how many Americans are named Maydelle? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.